Description
🪙 Coin Overview
• Country: Egypt
• Denomination: 1 Pound
• Year: 1970
• Leader: President Gamal Abdel Nasser
• Material: Silver
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👤 About the Leader
• Gamal Abdel Nasser was President of Egypt (1956–1970)
• A major political figure in the Arab world
• This coin is historically important as it was issued around the time of his death (1970)
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🔍 Coin Details
• Type: Milled (machine-made)
• Obverse (front): Portrait of President Nasser
• Reverse (back): Arabic inscriptions (usually denomination + national symbols/emblem)
• Shape: Round
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🏷️ Grading Information
• Grading Company: Middle East Grading Alliance (MEGA)
• Grade: AU 55 (About Uncirculated)
• Very light wear
• Strong details, قريب من حالة ممتازة
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⚖️ Specifications (Typical)
• Weight: ~20 grams
• Silver purity: ~72% silver
• Diameter: ~37 mm
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💰 Value (Estimated)
• Approximate value: $25 – $50 USD
💡 Breakdown:
• Silver melt value: around $15–25
• Collector premium: adds extra because:
• Good grade (AU 55)
• Historical figure (Nasser)
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⭐ Important Notes
• This coin is popular in the Middle East
• Higher grade (AU) makes it more desirable
• Better condition than many circulated examples